It's Not A Phase

Apr 24 2024
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It's Not A Phase is a podcast dedicated to giving you a full insight into the world of rock, punk, metal, emo, hardcore and beyond. I'll be hanging out and talking with your favourite bands in alt music, and also speaking with those in more "behind-the-scenes" roles in the industry, from tour managers, label owners, festival promoters, publicists, and more. New episodes will come every Thursday, so subscribe and tune in.

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EP #100 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup / Jarinus / People On Vacation)

Apr 24 2024 52 mins  
WE'VE OFFICIALLY REACHED EPISODE 100! WAHOO!For this milestone, along with bringing you the first video podcast episode, I'm also bringing the first returning guest - Bowling For Soup frontman and pop-punk icon, Jaret Reddick. The OGs who've been here since episode 1 will no doubt remember him being here.With milestones on the mind, Jaret and the band have some much

EP #99 - Sam Barnes (fakeyourdeath / ex-Lazybones / ex-Chalk Hands / ex-HOWLS)

Apr 17 2024 23 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by fakeyourdeath drummer, Sam Barnes. We discuss how Sam got into picking up the drums, how fakeyourdeath formed during the lockdowns, their upcoming debut EP 'null/void', having their songs remixed by other artists, and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loo

EP #98 - Marc Cortes (Hungover / Cat Company / EVILGENIUS / ex-Broadway)

Apr 10 2024 43 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Hungover frontman, Marc Cortes. We discuss their long-awaited new album 'When It Touches The Heart, Everything Resolves', what the band have been up to over the past few years, being an inspirational father, plans for his other band Cat Company, and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, please conside

EP #97 - Justin Fornof (Wristmeetrazor / SpiritWorld / ex-Molotov Solution / ex-Implements Of Hell)

Apr 03 2024 45 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Wristmeetrazor frontman, Justin Fornof. We talk about their new album 'Degeneration', creating it almost from scratch in a secluded log cabin, focusing solely on vocals after some line-up changes, lyrical inspirations, the band's love for energy drinks, and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, p

EP #96 - LiL Lotus (If I Die First / Hospital / Boyfriendz)

Mar 27 2024 36 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by LiL Lotus. We talk about his latest album 'nosebleeder', putting together a deluxe edition, his relationship with the term "emo rap", moving towards the world of bands over the years, the value in collaborating, his other projects If I Die First and Hospital, and loads more. If you enjoy thi

EP #95 - Greywind (Steph O'Sullivan & Paul O'Sullivan)

Mar 20 2024 56 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Steph and Paul O'Sullivan of Greywind. We talk about their new EP 'Antidote', their turbulent career behind-the-scenes over the past few years, going viral on TikTok, Paul almost being recruited into The Paul O'Sullivan Band, recording in America, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, p

EP #94 - Phil Bayer (FLOYA / ex-Time, The Valuator)

Mar 13 2024 54 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by FLOYA vocalist, Phil Bayer.We discuss how the band formed from previous projects, how he's changed the way he writes lyrics, their debut album 'Yume', recording at the top of a mountain in Norway, blending audiences and sounds, and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing

EP #93 - Nick "Shinz" Schendzielos (Job For A Cowboy / Cephalic Carnage / Vimana / Havok / Ainmatter)

Mar 06 2024 28 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Job For A Cowboy bassist, Nick Schendzielos.We discuss returning after a nearly 10 year hiatus, what they've all been up to during that time, their new album 'Moon Healer', the concept that runs between it and their previous album 'Sun Eater', future plans for the band, and loads more.I

EP #92 - Tom Byrne (Galleons / Valiant Hearts / Endless)

Feb 21 2024 85 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Galleons vocalist, Tom Byrne.We discuss their new album ‘Violent Delights’, the record’s loose concept, how the band operate with being in different areas of the world, progress on a follow-up, his other project Valiant Hearts, and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay

EP #91 - Damien Douleur (The Requiem (fka L'exquisite Douleur))

Feb 14 2024 40 mins  
On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Damien Douleur of The Requiem.We talk about their debut album 'A Cure To Poison The World', choosing to rebrand from their previous name L'exquisite Douleur, how Resident Evil inspires the record's loose concept, finding the sweet spot between influence and imitation, and loads more.If you e